Update: This meeting was canceled on Wednesday morning, September 30, 2009 The Vance County Board of Education’s Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Month: September 2009
Council hears presentation on Section 8 program
Daeke questions feasibility of number of Section 8 inspections During the work session of the Henderson City Council on Monday evening, members heard a presentation by Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity Section 8 Director Sharon Sneed regarding the program that she administers.
Elissa Yount: Does not pass muster
And so we come to the last Wednesday before the Henderson election for mayor and council.
Relay for Life yard sale/bake sale/breakfast Oct. 3
There will be a Yard Sale/Bake Sale/Sit-Down Breakfast on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the North Henderson Baptist Church. The church is located at the intersection of Garnett Street, Beckford Drive, and Norlina Road in Henderson, North Carolina. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT RELAY FOR LIFE 2010.
Wednesday’s open line
Yesterday my class and I took a very nice field trip to Vance-Granville Community College to hear the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra. I enjoyed it very much. I particularly liked the look on one of my kids’ faces when I told her that the string bass was played under the chin like the violin. Here’s your open line.
HPD chief speaks to council on crime
Evans claims there is a “schism” between the HPD and Vance County Sheriff’s Office According to Henderson City Manager Ray Griffin, it was determined that the best opportunity to hold a meeting of the Henderson City Council’s Public Safety Committee was during yesterday’s council work session.
Tuesday’s open line
I don’t know if its the dreaded Pig Pox (H1N1) virus or not, but something nasty is definitely burning its way through our fair city. Wash your hands often. Here’s your open line.
Alleged scam artists sought by HPD
** Breaking News ** The Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is actively looking for Phillip Wayne Coley and Tammy Dawn Moore, wanted for obtaining property by false pretenses in the Henderson area.
Monday’s open line
As we get closer to Election Day, rhetoric and tempers will be heating up. Please use your discretion and your very best manners as you state your views on our local issues. Here’s your open line.
Henderson Oktoberfest Nov. 7
by Phil LaKernick, Director Henderson Downtown Development Commission The Little German Band, scheduled to appear at Henderson’s first Oktoberfest on November 7, 2009 Oktoberfest! is coming to Henderson.
Etheridge votes to stop Medicare increase
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined an overwhelming majority of the House of Representatives on Friday to pass the Medicare Premium Fairness Act, H.R. 3631.
Council to discuss crime
Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s work session to be held on Monday, September 28, 2009 at City Hall immediately following its short regular meeting. City Hall is located at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. Click image to view full document
Butterfield announces education grant
Washington, D.C. -— Congressman G. K. Butterfield announced a $2.3 million federal grant on Friday that Elizabeth City State University will use to help improve nine area schools.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
This past session, we worked hard to support our service men and women by helping returning veterans with mental or physical injuries get the care they deserve, increasing the opportunity for our deployed service members to vote, and assisting their loved ones when they are unable.
Council changes agenda format
Editor’s Note: A change in the format of the Henderson City Council agenda has necessitated a change in the way we publish the agenda. The image below, when clicked, will guide readers into downloading a document in which links to the various agenda items are embedded. By clicking those links, readers will be able to view council documents on their Web browsers. Click image to view hyperlinked agenda document
Friday/weekend open line
We are sorry that we were unable to provide coverage of the “People’s Forum” held yesterday evening at the Vance County Senior Center. Were you there? If so, how did it go? Be the reporter on this weekend’s open line.
Etheridge encourages school lunch outreach
Washington, D.C. —- U.S. Representatives Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, encouraged greater outreach this past Tuesday from local schools to families with children who qualify for school lunch programs.
Crime Stoppers award banquet Oct. 8
HENDERSON/VANCE CRIME STOPPERS ASSOCIATION SPECIAL EVENT YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!